Today, on March 21st, I’m turning 30.
Browsing Category Traditions, Events and Holidays
Yearly Canadians traditions as well as big and small events in Ottawa and around.
Happy Canada Day From Ottawa!
Happy Canada Day everyone!
Here in the National Capital we are enjoying our yearly “day of fame” under a nice blue sky and very summery temperatures of 32°C.
The Pumpkin Massacre – First Carving Experience!
I’m very ashamed to say that, for the past…er, 8 years, the pumpkin carving duty was often performed by my Chinese in-laws.
But this year, we decided to tackle the chore.
Cut me some slack, okay? Back in the days, October 31st was just a regular day in France—no pumpkin, no sugar-high kids, no candies.
Picture of the Week – Halloween 2011
North Americans take Halloween seriously. As soon as the back-to-school displays are gone, they are replaced by gooey candies and a wide range of merchandises sporting skulls, bats, pumpkins, skeletons and the like. Be afraid, be very afraid…
2011 Ottawa Zombie Walk
Soon, a long horde of newly-deads, including Colonel Khadafy, marched down Saint Patrick Street, blocking the traffic and scaring passer-by. Ottawa citizens stood no chance against the zombies, lurching and groaning for brains. The police could barely contain the madness. I stood on the side, trying to document the apocalyptic invasion. I risked my life for these pictures.
Wondering What “Occupy Ottawa” Looks Like?
Last Saturday began “Occupy Ottawa”, a movement modelled on the Occupy Wall Street demonstrations in New York.